Guidebook for Alexandria
Getting Around
Free parking on our block but watch for street cleaning (currently Mondays and Tuesdays). In addition to below, all the ride share, bike, and scooter apps are available.
King Street Station is just as close. Blue and Yellow lines, both go to airport/DC. Blue also stops at the Pentagon, Arlington, and Rosslyn.
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Braddock Road station
700 N West StKing Street Station is just as close. Blue and Yellow lines, both go to airport/DC. Blue also stops at the Pentagon, Arlington, and Rosslyn.
In addition to bikeshare (instructions at kiosk), there are multiple bike and scooters available by app.
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Capital Bikeshare
In addition to bikeshare (instructions at kiosk), there are multiple bike and scooters available by app.
Food Scene: Basic
There are 28 restaurants within 0.3 mi rated 4 stars on Yelp. You can find whatever you crave in Old Town!
Closest caffeine fix, along with plenty of baked goods including pies from Dangerously Delicious Pies in DC.
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ESP Tea & Coffee
1012 King StClosest caffeine fix, along with plenty of baked goods including pies from Dangerously Delicious Pies in DC.
Great spot for a quick wrap/juice with lots of other options/daily specials at cheap prices.
King Street Cafe
1018 King StGreat spot for a quick wrap/juice with lots of other options/daily specials at cheap prices.
Essentials
In addition to below, Walgreens, CVS, Whole Foods, and Harris Teeter are all within walking distance.
Alcoholic Beverage Control
901 N St Asaph StOnly place to buy liquor in the area (Virginia Law).
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEBest place for frozen meals, wine, and produce!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bars are as plentiful as restaurants in the area, from dive bars to speakeasies you can find whatever you like!
One of two nice Irish pubs on King Street, this one gets a bonus for the friendliest run club and best wing deal, both on Wednesday nights!
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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King StOne of two nice Irish pubs on King Street, this one gets a bonus for the friendliest run club and best wing deal, both on Wednesday nights!
A newer place just off King Street, great craft cocktails and sandwiches in a small setting.
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The Peoples Drug
103 N Alfred StA newer place just off King Street, great craft cocktails and sandwiches in a small setting.
Sightseeing
Check out this website for more events: visitalexandriava.com
Stop by on Saturdays for the farmers' market, or just walk up and down King Street (the main drag that Old Town is known for).
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Market Square
300 King StStop by on Saturdays for the farmers' market, or just walk up and down King Street (the main drag that Old Town is known for).
Offers five tours daily, start your Washington adventure before continuing to the Washington monument or Mount Vernon.
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan DriveOffers five tours daily, start your Washington adventure before continuing to the Washington monument or Mount Vernon.
Fitness
The area is known for valuing physical fitness, there are numerous fitness centers and yoga studios within walking distance.
$3-4 per person (adults are more), great place to catch some sun or log laps during the summer.
Old Town Pool
1609 Cameron St$3-4 per person (adults are more), great place to catch some sun or log laps during the summer.
Access to the Mount Vernon trail as well as green space for dogs, volleyball, etc.
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Công viên Người sáng lập
351 N Union StAccess to the Mount Vernon trail as well as green space for dogs, volleyball, etc.
Food Scene: Special
Our go-to for special occasion meals, only go at dinner for the best menu/service in town.
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Vermilion
1120 King StOur go-to for special occasion meals, only go at dinner for the best menu/service in town.
Our best bet for a brunch buffet, views of the water/live jazz/great food quality/good drink specials; any time family is in town!
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Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron StOur best bet for a brunch buffet, views of the water/live jazz/great food quality/good drink specials; any time family is in town!